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HOME. PURPOSE. OFFICERS. REQUIREMENTS. GOALS. FUN STUFF. LINKS. CAREERS. More real than i, MORE RATIONAL THAN. π. Kent Meridian High school’s Math Club.
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HOME PURPOSE OFFICERS REQUIREMENTS GOALS FUN STUFF LINKS CAREERS More real than i, MORE RATIONAL THAN π Kent Meridian High school’s Math Club Didyou know "The top 15 highest-earning college degrees all have one thing in common -- math skills. That's according to a recent survey from the National Association of Colleges and Employers, which tracks college graduates' job offers." Let Math Club help you pursue that path. Commercial (click on black screen)
Purpose/mission Purpose: Reaching out to the community Provide necessary skills and traits essential in the future – patience, gaining of trust with peers, experience in teamwork and collaboration Impacting KM and students – greater cause Not only for our own benefit, but for peers and KM as a whole.
Esther Yang • Junior – President • KMTA student and IB Diploma Candidate • Currently taking IB SL Calculus & lovin’ it! • 2nd violin principal for Bellevue Youth Symphony • State place/titles in violin and piano
Marianne Rojas • Junior – Vice President • KMTA student and IB Diploma Candidate • Currently taking IB SL Calculus and lovin it! • Plans to attend a university offering ROTC • Enjoys reading, watching crime/cop shows, and volunteering in the community
Rory Jens • Senior – Secretary • IB Diploma Candidate • Captain of the KM Tennis Team • Currently taking IB HL Calculus and lovin’ it!
Zane Duke • Senior – Historian • IB Diploma Candidate • Currently taking IB HL Calculus and enjoyin’ it! • National Merit Semifinalist • Writes for the Royal Herald • FIRST Robotics • Hopes to attend MIT next fall
Randy Nguyen • Junior – Treasurer • IB Diploma Candidate • Currently taking IB SL Calculus and lovin’ it! • Plans to attend medical school • Career goal: Neurosurgeon
Mrs. Transier • Teaches Geometry and both years of IB math studies • 8th year at Kent-Meridian • Has 3 kids • She and her husband have played an important role in changing KM’s reputation
Requirements (for Tutors) • One math teacher letter of recommendation • 300 word essay entitled: “Why I Want to be in KM’s Math Club.” • You must include why you want to be in math club while stating your strengths/weaknesses in math, and how they play a role for you to become a potential tutor in math club. • Application due (in 2 weeks) December 2nd • Some people will be rejected based upon number of applicants and applicants’ qualifications
Goals for Math Club • Inspire student appreciation of Math • Impact KM through improving math grades • Perform community service • Fundraising for FUN :D
Fun Stuff • This Week in Math • Celebrating a famous mathematician in history each week • Math Bee • Winner: Prize • PI DAY! • Games, getting pied, math activities • Tutor of the Month • Prize & Certificate • Club t-shirts
Links • Visit KM Website to see website • kmhsmathclub.weebly.com • Blog: kmhsmathclub.blogspot.com • Email: kmhsmathclub@gmail.com
Careers • According to the Wall Street Journal:Mathematician is considered the Best Job of All Jobs.Mathematicians median annual income was pegged at $94,160.The top 3 jobs on the list were: • 1. Mathematician2. Actuary3. Statistician • 5 of the 6 “Best Jobs” in terms of low stress, high compensation, autonomy, and hiring demand in the “Job Related Almanac” by Les Krantz are all math related. • "The top 15 highest-earning college degrees all have one thing in common -- math skills. That's according to a recent survey from the National Association of Colleges and Employers, which tracks college graduates' job offers."